WINE & LIFESTYLE REPORT
Torres Gran Viña Sol Chardonnay 2008 Penedès Spain
Tasted May 2012
Grapes - Chardonnay (85%) and Parellada (15%)
Appearance - clear and bright, medium minus intensity golden colour.
Nose - clean, developing aromas with medium intensity resembling ripe stone fruits like peach, ripe green apples, a floral chamomile note, some citrus hints of orange zest and an autolityc trace of toasted bread.
Palate - dry with medium acidity and alcohol level and medium plus body. Medium intensity flavours in tune with the nose with a spicy note on the finish, which has a medium plus length.
Conclusions (16/20) - very good quality wine, fluid and supple, voluminous and round but fresh and vibrant, showing even a note of austerity which is welcome. Interesting blend of grapes, body and structure from Chardonnay spiked by Parellada with its crispy character. Pretty ready to drink right now.
Approximate retail price - €10
Grapes - Chardonnay (85%) and Parellada (15%)
Appearance - clear and bright, medium minus intensity golden colour.
Nose - clean, developing aromas with medium intensity resembling ripe stone fruits like peach, ripe green apples, a floral chamomile note, some citrus hints of orange zest and an autolityc trace of toasted bread.
Palate - dry with medium acidity and alcohol level and medium plus body. Medium intensity flavours in tune with the nose with a spicy note on the finish, which has a medium plus length.
Conclusions (16/20) - very good quality wine, fluid and supple, voluminous and round but fresh and vibrant, showing even a note of austerity which is welcome. Interesting blend of grapes, body and structure from Chardonnay spiked by Parellada with its crispy character. Pretty ready to drink right now.
Approximate retail price - €10
